Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 37 | 21 | 35 | 21 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Suns fended off the Hornets 114-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.